Mission and Objectives
Mission
To assist elementary public school grade one children (and occasionally grades 2 and 3) to develop a love of reading while helping them to achieve grade level reading skills.
Objectives
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To provide VRP in schools where more than half the children are below Board or regional averages on literacy measures
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To work closely with school administration and staff both in selecting children for participation and in monitoring their progress
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To provide volunteers to read individually with the selected students from early October until mid-May
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To provide two half-hour one-to-one reading sessions per student per week until the child is reading at grade level
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To recognize each participating child's accomplishment at academic year end
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To encourage parents and other school community members to become VRP Community Volunteers to ensure VRP continuity in the school.
I wanted to express my appreciation to you … and to all of your volunteers. This is a meaningful program that makes a huge difference in children’s lives. Thank you so much for supporting the children.
Principal Joy Reiter, Lynnwood Heights
The Volunteer Readers that come to read with students … are fabulous! Their dedication to supporting student success, fostering a love of reading, and helping students develop stronger reading skills is much appreciated. We value their commitment and always look forward to their visits with us, because they feel like family.
Principal Sharon Lin, General Crerar
I just wanted to say what an amazing group of volunteers we have this year! They have been fantastic and the kids have loved working with them! Many thanks to you and the volunteers for all the countless hours you put in to help support the students! We really appreciate it.
Vice-Principal Vanessa Grieve, Birch Cliff Heights